KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting

Local Candidates ONLY - No relocation

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a rapidly expanding manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Cost Analyst. This role offers strong visibility within the finance organization and the chance to partner closely with operations, helping drive profitability and strategic decision-making.

If you enjoy analyzing manufacturing costs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and influencing business decisions, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with an organization investing in its people and continued expansion.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain product standard costs
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends and improve profitability
• Perform inventory valuation, cycle count analysis, and cost of goods sold reporting
• Evaluate manufacturing variances and provide actionable recommendations
• Partner with operations on capital investment (CAPEX) and ROI analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and assist with internal and external audits
• Utilize ERP data to improve reporting and cost visibility

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Strong ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to analyze data and communicate financial insights to business leaders

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$120,000 base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a high-growth manufacturing organization with strong career advancement potential